Abbaye de senanque, Lavender fields and timeless monastic life

Abbaye Notre Dame de Sénanque, 84220 Gordes, France
Vast lavender fields are in full bloom in front of the monastery
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Church

Introduction

The Senanque Abbey was built in 1148 by monks from the Mazan Abbey and is located 2 kilometers north of the small town of Gordes, about 20 kilometers from Avignon. It is considered one of the "most beautiful valleys in France" and is hidden in a peaceful valley, also the setting for the book "A Year in Provence". Although there are many tourists, please keep quiet when visiting as the lavender fields here are small. Most postcards are photographed here.

Must-go rating

Generally
100%

Transportation

100%
Self-driving
Inconvenient to park
Address
Abbaye Notre Dame de Sénanque, 84220 Gordes, France
Opening hours
9:45-11:00, closed on Sundays, religious holidays, and in winter.
Phone ＋33-4-9072-0572
Website http://www.senanque.fr

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